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Welcome to the International Student Programs Office (ISP)!

At Wheaton College, the International Student Programs Office (ISP) is here to support undergraduate F-1 visa students, missionary kids (MKs), and third-culture kids (TCKs) as you navigate college life in the United States. Whether you are returning to the U.S. education system or experiencing it for the first time, we are excited to walk alongside you! Through a wide range of programs, we want international students to experience a true sense of belonging at Wheaton, fully engage with their education, and take part in meaningful fellowship, leadership, and service opportunities.

All students are welcome here! We look forward to helping you make Wheaton a place you can call “home.”

Get Involved Check Out Our Student Groups

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International Apartments

The International Apartments community lives in on-campus apartments and provides a space for fellowship where students can gather, receive encouragement, and build meaningful relationships across cultures and with domestic students. All students are welcome to attend events at the International Apartments, where you can learn about God's global kingdom and fellowship with students around the world. 

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Axis

Axis is the ISP programming team, whose mission is to support international (F-1 Visa / MK / TCK) students through programs that facilitate dynamic relationships within ISP and between the international and broader campus community. We’d love to see you at an event this year!

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MuKappa

MuKappa exists to create meaningful Christ-centered relationships among TCKs, while also creating an international community that fosters belonging for anyone who has experienced cross cultural transitions.  MuKappa gathers weekly for Sunday dinners, hosts the campus Espionage game and attends Snow Camp each year. 

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Ladder

Ladder provides 1-on-1 guidance and support for new first-year and transfer international students (F-1 visa, MK and TCK).  Ladder leaders help new students navigate their transition to Wheaton by building friendships with them and making connections to people and resources on campus.  While enjoying coffee dates and movie nights with new students, the Ladder team comes together to support one another and make fun memories.

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International Student Orientation

Passport To Wheaton

Passport to Wheaton is a part of orientation that is specifically designed for undergraduate international F-1 visa/MK/TCK students. During Passport to Wheaton, you will learn what it is like to be an international student at Wheaton, tips on making a smooth transition to the Chicago area, what services on campus can be a help to you, and you can meet our International Student Leaders as well as other new international students.

More About New International Student Orientation

Information and Resources for F-1 Visa Students

See detailed information and FAQs for F-1 Visa students. 

Info for F-1 Visa Students

ISP in the News!

The Wheaton magazine recently highlighted how the ISP seeks to support international student wellness through belonging in community. 

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Kingdom Diversity

The International Student Programs office aims to build a campus community that is passionate about pursuing a beautifully diverse body of Christ.

More About Kingdom Diversity
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Global Interconnected Communities

Current students recently submitted photographs seeking to answer the question: What does it look like to be a part of a global, interconnected community? Take a look at what they came up with!

ISP Photo Contest

Contact Us

International Student Programs

isp@wheaton.edu  |  630.752.5919  |  Lower Level Beamer Student Center Suite 061